Life can be busy. Errands, have to’s and a random wrench or two in the works can really make it tough to focus on the things that truly matter. We’ve all heard the saying “life is a journey” but the moment you lose sight of where you are now, the journey starts to go by pretty fast.

This anonymous story surfaced on the web a while back, but its message is timeless. It follows a situation that could happen to anyone and paints a beautiful picture of the fallout when everything goes to pieces.

The message: life is what you make it, so make the most of it.

Here’s the Takeaway: We all have time to give, so invest it in someone that loves you.